Dr. Ben Stieren was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri where he graduated with degrees in biology and psychology. While at Mizzou, he traveled to Nicaragua on a medical and dental service trip where he discovered his love for bringing smiles to people less fortunate. He then went on to Southern Illinois University to get his degree in Dental Medicine. During his time at SIU School of Dental Medicine, he focused on getting well-rounded dental education so he can provide treatment of all aspects of dentistry to his community. Dr. Stieren started his career in Washington, Missouri prior to joining our practice. He is happy to be working closer to home where he can spend more time with family. Dr. Stieren is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of Genreal Dentistry, and the Greater St. Louis Dental Society. In his spare time, Dr. Stieren enjoys running, hiking, and reading. He was recently married and loves to travel and try new restaurants with his wife.